If you are planning a trip from Gorham to Fairfield, you are looking at an 86.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes. This route is designed as a single-day trip, making it an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region within Maine. You will primarily navigate via I-295, the Maine Turnpike, and the Falmouth Spur to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $14, this drive is highly manageable for a quick excursion. Since the entire trip stays within the state of Maine, you won't need to worry about adjusting for regional variances or long-distance travel fatigue. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that favors speed and reliability over winding backroads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Gorham, ME
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
41.5 mi
46m
Maine Turnpike
31.9 mi
35m
Falmouth Spur
3.7 mi
4m
Main Street
3.2 mi
5m
William B Clarke Drive
1.4 mi
2m
Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi
2m
Larrabee Road
1 mi
1m
Western Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 41.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, ME and Fairfield, ME.
1
Start on this road
124 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 202; ME 4
491 ft·8 sec·State Street
3
Continue on US 202; ME 4
3.2 mi·5 min·Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Conant Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Conant Street
5
Continue on ME 25
1.4 mi·2 min·William B Clarke Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.1 mi·2 min·Westbrook Arterial
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Larrabee Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
446 ft·10 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
10
Merge onto I 95
2.7 mi·3 min·Maine Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 52Toward Falmouth, Freeport
12
Continue on Falmouth Spur
2.4 mi·2 min·Falmouth Spur
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Falmouth Spur
1.3 mi·1 min·Falmouth Spur
14
Keep slight right at fork
352 ft·8 sec
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
16
Merge onto I 295
41 mi·46 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95
29 mi·32 min·Maine Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 132Toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
19
Turn right onto ME 139
0.8 mi·2 min·Western Avenue
20
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi·57 sec·High Street
21
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
164 ft·7 sec·Lawrence Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Lawrence Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the 86.9-mile distance in under two hours, meaning there is no need to plan for overnight stops or complex pacing strategies. To keep your travel budget near the $14 fuel estimate, try to maintain a steady speed on the Maine Turnpike rather than accelerating rapidly. Because the route is highway-heavy, keep a close watch on merge points when transitioning onto the Falmouth Spur to ensure a smooth transition. Given that you have no mandatory stops scheduled, consider fueling up in Gorham before you head out to ensure you have a full tank for the duration of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.5 miles from Gorham, ME, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, ME than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gorham, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gorham, ME
This is one driving day of about 86.9 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Gorham, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 85.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.2 mi into trip|~10m in|Larrabee Road
Turn left onto Larrabee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.5 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward Falmouth, Freeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 52
Toward Falmouth, Freeport
6
14.6 mi into trip|~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
7
14.6 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 North: Freeport, Brunswick
6
85.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 132
Toward ME 139: Fairfield, Benton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.99 one way
$27.98 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.39
$30.78
premium
$4.86
$16.64
$33.28
diesel
$5.61
$19.19
$38.37
Estimated Tolls: $1.92
Maine Turnpike
(31.9 mi)$1.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.1
0
$9.12
$4.17
Efficient EV
21.7
0
$7.60
$3.48
EV Truck/SUV
34.8
0
$12.17
$5.56
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Gorham, ME
Night
in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fairfield, ME
Night
in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
52°F
Freeport, ME
43 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standard...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused interstate experience, as 84% of this drive is spent on highways. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.5 miles on I-295. Because the route is heavily reliant on major arteries like the Maine Turnpike, the drive maintains a consistent, high-speed pace throughout. Transitions between these thoroughfares are designed for efficiency, keeping you on the move rather than stuck in local traffic. While the character of the road is primarily about the interstate grind, the predictability of these segments allows for a stress-free navigation experience from start to finish.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Maine Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near Larrabee Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (Larrabee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gorham, ME and Fairfield, ME, road signs point toward Falmouth, Freeport and Brunswick.
Falmouth
10.5 mi in|~16m
Freeport
10.5 mi in|~16m
Brunswick
14.6 mi in|~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 86.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.5 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.92 in tolls one way, starting with Maine Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fairfield, ME before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ME can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (Larrabee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Frances Perkins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfield, ME before heading back.
